Henry Kissinger
May 27, 1923 – November 29, 2023
Henry Kissinger was an American diplomat, political scientist, and politician. He served as the 7th national security advisor from 1969 to 1975 and as the 56th United States secretary of state from 1973 to 1977 under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. A proponent of pragmatic Realpolitik, he pioneered detente with the Soviet Union, orchestrated the opening of relations with China, and engaged in shuttle diplomacy in the Middle East.
Offices held
Sep 22, 1973 – Jan 20, 1977
Preceded by
Kenneth Rush Succeeded by
Cyrus Vance
Kenneth Rush Succeeded by
Cyrus Vance
Military service
- Jan 1, 1943 – Jan 1, 1946 United States Army
Affiliations
Party membership
Timeline
1924
1931
1938
1945
1952
1959
1966
1973
1980
1987
1994
2001
2008
2015
2022
